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House roll call 282 · 98th Congress · Aug 1, 1983

To pass H.R. 1646, a bill amending the railroad retirement act of 1974 and the railroad tax act to assure sufficient resources to pay current and future benefit

On Aug 1, 1983, the House voted 398–5 (HR 1646). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–1, Republicans 157–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
398
No
5
Did not vote
36
Date
Aug 1, 1983

By party

  • Republicans157 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 1 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1646: A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the Railroad Retirement Tax Act to assure sufficient resources to pay current and future benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974, to make technical changes, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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